TEKLA (PART OF)
Protected Area
Noss Head
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - TEKLA (PART OF) offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Tekla is a proper Scapa Flow experience. We’re talking about a steamship, 76 metres long, that went down in 1940. She sits upright, pretty much intact, with her deck at around 54 metres. Visibility here can be hit or miss, but when it’s good, you can make out the full structure, from the bow right back to the stern. Look for the twin boilers, still very much in place, and the triple expansion engine, a fantastic piece of engineering history to explore. Anglerfish and conger eels often lurk in the deeper sections, and the metalwork provides plenty of shelter for smaller crabs and wrasse. This is one for experienced wreck divers, definitely, given the depth.
Typical TEKLA (PART OF) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 54m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TEKLA (PART OF)
TEKLA (PART OF) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TEKLA (PART OF), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
55°F · Range: 11.4–13.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
9.26 m/s
18.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1005.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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